San Antonio's The Panic Division posses innate pop instincts that are complimented by the presence of electronic loops and keyboard sampling. Their sound has been defined as "Rock music that brings an electronic vibe to dark, pop-sensible songs." They have the ability to bring a human touch to a style that tends to sound decidedly mechanical. Singer/Guitarist Colton Holliday elaborates on their songwriting process, We write whole songs off of one electronic loop that we created ourselves, and one small sample sometimes spawns a whole song for us.
Starting out being mainly as an instrumental band gave The Panic Division the platform to mold their sound into something fresh and different while at the same time, producing a sound that blends different styles from bands who inspire them. Colton adds, We're into all types of music, and some of us listen to more electronic than rock.
I grew up loving artists like Aphex Twin and Dj Shadow, but then I would go right back to Snapcase. I think our influences definitely show in our music. We love electronic and rock, and try to find a way to combine those two worlds in the right way.
The Panic Division are no strangers to the challenges and triumphs of building a musical career. The band had long outgrown their state wide popularity and adoration by the time the ink dried on their contract from The Militia Group. The Panic Division became increasingly more popular after multiple successful tours and being a promotional machine for themselves.
Overcoming the daunting reality that bands in the San Antonio scene just don't survive, The Panic Division turned down the empty allure from major labels to be on an independent label and make strides to success. Colton Holliday comments on the band's growth, "It was very strange to me the day I started noticing that people I had never seen knew me by name and we knew then that it was time for us to take the next step in our career. We realized it's so important to take a closer look at music and The Militia Group understood where we are coming from artistically. We're stoked about being in the Militia family and cant wait to progress in the industry."
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Broken Wings
The Panic Division Lyrics
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Why we can't just hold on
To each other's hands
This time will be the last
I fear unless I make it all so clear
I need you so
Take these broken wings
And learn to live so free
And when we hear the voices sing
The book of love will open up
And let us in
Baby I think tonight
We can take what was wrong
And make it right
I need you so
Baby it's all I know
That you're half of the flesh
And blood makes me whole
I need you so
The lyrics to The Panic Division's "Broken Wings" speaks about the struggle to hold on to a relationship that seems to be falling apart. The song communicates the singer’s desperation to cling to a loved one who they can’t imagine living without. The first verse acknowledges the singer's inability to comprehend why they can't hold on to each other’s hands and why they have to part ways. The singer fears that this could be the end of their relationship, but with the hope that they will communicate their deep-seated need for the other clearly. In the chorus, the singer asks their lover to take their broken wings and learn to fly again by opening their hearts to their love. The message here is that the relationship has an opportunity to rise from its brokenness, and they could learn to live free again.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges their faults in the relationship and the hope that they can fix everything that was broken. They admit that they need their lover as they are a part of who they are. The song ends with a realization that love is what they need to feel whole, and the plea for them to be together again.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby I don't understand
The singer is confused and doesn't comprehend the situation at hand.
Why we can't just hold on
The singer wonders why they can't simply maintain their current state or relationship.
To each other's hands
The singer wants to physically connect with their partner as a way to hold on and stay together.
This time will be the last
The artist is afraid that this may be their final chance to make things right.
I fear unless I make it all so clear
The artist is worried that unless they communicate their true feelings, the relationship will end.
I need you so
The singer expresses the depth of their emotional dependency on their partner.
Take these broken wings
The singer acknowledges their emotional vulnerability and past struggles.
And learn to fly again
The artist hopes to gain strength and resilience to overcome their struggles and move forward.
And learn to live so free
The artist desires to live a life free from emotional pain and hardship.
And when we hear the voices sing
The artist anticipates a symbolic moment that may bring them closer to their partner.
The book of love will open up
The singer believes that their relationship may finally unlock or flourish with positive energy.
And let us in
The artist wants to be included, accepted, and welcomed into a healthy relationship with their partner.
Baby I think tonight
The singer feels that this moment or this night may be crucial in saving their relationship.
We can take what was wrong
The singer believes that they can fix past issues in their relationship.
And make it right
The singer is hopeful that they can repair their relationship and make it work.
That you're half of the flesh
The artist feels that their partner completes them and is integral to their existence.
And blood makes me whole
The artist believes that their partner is essential to their emotional well-being and happiness.
I need you so
The singer reiterates the depth of their emotional dependency on their partner.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN ROSS LANG, RICHARD JAMES PAGE, STEVE GEORGE
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